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# New Lidl store creates 31 jobs as third Ipswich branch opens
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/new-lidl-store-creates-31-jobs-as-third-ipswich-branch-opens/
- Published: 2024-11-28T12:34:58.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:29:14.000Z
- Description: Discount supermarket chain Lidl has opened its third Ipswich store at Anglia Retail Park, creating more than 30 new jobs and continuing the brand's expansion in the town.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Money, poverty and the cost of living, Openings & Closures, #article, Ipswich Borough Council, Ipswich Borough Assets, Lidl, #Import 2026-03-16 14:46

**The big picture:** The new supermarket, built on the former B&Q garden centre site, was officially opened by pupils from Whitehouse Community Primary School at 8am on Thursday.

![Lidl on Anglia Retail Park in Ipswich](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1732796992-lidl-anglia-retail-park-ipswich-exterior-1.jpg)

The new Lidl on Anglia Retail Park opened its doors today Photo: Oliver Rouane-Williams (Ipswich.co.uk)

**The details:**

- The store is owned by Ipswich Borough Assets (IBA), the council's property arm, and leased to the German-owned discount chain.
- It carries Lidl's full product range, including the popular 'Middle of Lidl' promotional items.
- The new branch joins existing Lidl stores at Futura Park and at the junction of Handford Road and London Road.

![Inside Lidl on Anglia Retail Park in Ipswich](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1732797003-lidl-anglia-retail-park-ipswich-interior-1.jpg)

The first thing that hits you is the size of the store – it's a large supermarket Photo: Oliver Rouane-Williams (Ipswich.co.uk)

**By the numbers:**

- Third Lidl store in Ipswich
- 31 new jobs created, with some staff transferring from nearby stores
- The store opened at 8am on Thursday

**Opening hours:** The store follows standard retail opening hours, with longer shopping hours available during the week and Saturdays compared to Sunday trading.

- Monday to Saturday: 08:00-22:00
- Sunday: 10:00-16:00

**Bottom line:** The opening strengthens Lidl's presence in Ipswich while bringing new life to a previously vacant retail site. The council maintains ownership through its property arm, IBA.

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